(Senior) Internal Audit Manager

This job is with Invesco, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

As one of the world's leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

If you're looking for challenging work, smart colleagues, and a global employer with a social conscience, come explore your potential at Invesco. Make a difference every day!

Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Company-provided healthcare

• A competitive annual leave allowance

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements

• Generous pension provisions

• Income protection

• Health and wellness benefits

• Volunteering days

• Enhanced parental leave

• Life insurance

Your role

We are looking for our next (Senior) Internal Audit Manager to join our team in our EMEA headquarter in Henley-on-Thames!

In this role you'll responsible for conducting internal audits and projects. The audit work will require obtaining an understanding of the areas under review, performing the audit work and documenting the results

What we are we looking for:

• Effectively plan, coordinate and complete complex and unstructured audits as well as effectively provide a framework to them

• Perform audits and supervise the performance of work by any assigned staff or contractors, including reviewing work papers, detailing control weaknesses or inefficiencies and managing the completion of the audit within the given timeframe

• Effectively design and advise on the application of data analysis within audit engagements

• Exercise individual judgment and initiative in selecting emphasis for coverage within an audit and determining and locating sources of information

• Prepare audit results and conduct entry/exit meetings to acquire management concurrence and responses

  Prepare audit reports and clear those reports with auditees prior to issuance

• Perform follow-up on previously identified audit findings and management's action plans

• Demonstrate excellent judgment when dealing with business/industry issues; ability to interpret complex, often vague and at times contradictory sets of information. Able to identify wider business, industry and emerging issues, including cultural, conduct and ethics consideration.

• Possess a broad and comprehensive understanding of high-risk area affecting the business and the industry as a whole

• Provide subject matter expertise and understands interdependencies of key business processes, functions and risks

• Assist in training and development of team members by providing on the job coaching, delivering constructive and motivating feedback, and participation in the performance management process.

What you can bring:

• Experience in internal audit, including acting in the capacity of a supervisor, with excellent knowledge of general controls; previous experience in audit-related, risk management and/or compliance roles would also be considered

• Equivalent proven experience in the investment management industry may be substituted for direct audit experience

• Knowledge of the asset management or securities industries, with expertise in investment products (equities, fixed income, alternatives), portfolio management, trading and

• investment operations and finance

• Degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or other related field. Professional accounting or auditing designation (e.g., CA, CPA, CFA, CIA, ACCA, ACFE) is helpful

• Pro-active problem solver with the ability to thoroughly identify and investigate issues and determine the appropriate course of action. Work through contentious issues with customers in a non-confrontational style

• Ability to handle confidential information and get along with individuals at different levels on sensitive matters

• Communicates complex issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences. Able to engage and negotiate with senior collaborators on sophisticated topics; comfortable in dealing with all levels of stakeholders and maintaining objectivity also under tight timeframes

• Self-starter and motivated to work independently

• Experience in working in a diverse, cross-functional and international environment

• Adaptable and comfortable with changing environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Disability Confident Scheme

Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the 'minimum criteria' for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. By opting-in to this scheme, applicants will be disclosing that they have a disability solely for the purpose of the Disability Confident Scheme.

The Disability Confident Scheme only guarantees an interview - it does not automatically mean that applicants interviewed will gain employment with Invesco at that time.

To apply through the Disability Confident Scheme, you'll need to firstly ensure you have applied for the role via our external careers page. Following this, you'll need to email us at EMEA-TalentAcquisition@invesco.com confirming your wish to opt-in, alongside your contact details and the title of the role you wish to apply for.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

YesWorkplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about. We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience.

Recruitment Agencies:
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.

Location: Badgemore, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2024